MBAKS

Largest local homebuilders assoc. dedicated to member success, housing advocacy, community, and stewardship. We make home happen.

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What happens when people have room for what matters? Ingenuity has room to run. Everyone has a role to play. Passion has a place. And houses become homes.

That’s why we believe in building room for what matters. Tell us, what matters most to you?

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This National Homeownership Month, we’re celebrating the people, professionals, and policies helping make home happen across King and Snohomish counties. #NationalHomeownershipMonth

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Thank you to the many elected officials, city staff, and members who joined us at our May King County Elected Officials Reception. We value your partnership and look forward to continued collaboration in our shared work to expand housing choices across the region. Read more about the event on our blog: https://t.co/KAGFhcRjep

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@habitatskc Thank you for hosting such an incredible event! We were honored to attend and celebrate your 40 years of impact.

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Building green is a comprehensive approach to designing homes that conserve resources, last longer, and support healthier living. Built Green, a program from MBAKS, helps builders bring these practices into their projects.

Learn more at https://t.co/jnxMZ57a0c.

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MBAKS is celebrating #SmallBusinessMonth by recognizing the small businesses that power our region’s homebuilding and remodeling industries. Our thanks to these companies who keep our industry moving forward, so more community members have a place to call home.

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Recent housing data reveals more signs of economic uncertainty as home prices are softening and taking longer to sell. According to a NAHB survey, builder confidence also saw a notable decline in April, both nationally and across the West.

Check out our latest builders bulletin for more housing data and insights: https://t.co/CoSo0IEAyJ

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Before any concrete is poured, homebuilders move through an intensive planning and review process. While this work is often not visible, it is a big part of what MBAKS members do every day to build responsibly and ensure each project supports the long‑term health of our region.

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Expanding housing options creates measurable gains for Washington communities.
Expanding supply not only provides economic benefits, it helps make home happen for more people in our region.

Learn more about these benefits:
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The MBAKS Professional Women in Building (PWB)Member Council is gearing up for another year of career building with leadership from co‑chairs Hayley Mascaro and Julie Janowicz.

Read more about what’s ahead for the PWB in 2026: https://t.co/9digYiWwM9

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Thank you for joining us this morning @RepDelbene! It was a good discussion on the different ways federal policy impacts housing locally. We appreciate your continued partnership in making home happen.

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Millions of Americans are struggling to afford housing. One of the most impactful ways we can solve this problem is by increasing supply.

Met with the Master Builders Association today to discuss how we build more affordable housing in our community & my legislation that would help finance thousands more affordable homes in WA.

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@SeattleChannel @EPARegion10 @earthwiseinc We love this. Repurposing this reclaimed lumber not only is sustainable for the environment but adds a unique touch to home building.

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MBAKS members: this is one of the most valuable relationship‑building events we host each year. Our Elected Officials Receptions are unique opportunities for real, informal conversations with the leaders shaping local housing policy. Register today: https://t.co/lGg9kjamgR

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@neighborworks We love to see the support for expanding housing supply and community development!

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A new look at regional housing data shows that Seattle’s homes skew older compared to other major U.S. metros. With 43.3% of the city’s housing stock built before 1980, Seattle ranks 38th out of 55 large metros for housing age.

More from @fox13seattle: https://t.co/OTnTR31dRQ

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Subdivision reform has been a major priority for MBAKS. Recently, MBAKS General Counsel Brian Holtzclaw sat down with UW's Jeff McCann to talk about how subdivision changes can support our region’s housing goals. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/0ux2lbjBG2

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A new @EverettHerald op-ed from MBAKS Board President Vitaliy Gutsalo highlights Snohomish County’s success in balancing housing needs with environmental stewardship. It’s a model that decision-makers across our region should take note of.

Read More: https://t.co/My3cpoox82

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There’s still time to help shape the creation of WA's new Department of Housing — but the survey closes April 26 at 11:59 p.m. Your input will directly inform the Housing Task Force’s recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. Add your voice now: https://t.co/TpYnEZzLK9

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Real housing solutions require alignment. As Todd Welch from the @EverettHerald puts it: when policy, permitting, and financing all work together, housing can be delivered more efficiently—and at a scale that meets real community needs.

Read more:
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A new report from @pewtrusts sheds light on how Austin became one of the only major U.S. cities where rents have fallen since the pandemic. The reason: the city made it dramatically easier to build housing. Read the full report: https://t.co/6nioQFnK8W